Aid groups call on the international community as civilians continue to pay the price of inaction in eastern DR Congo

Nairobi, 05 July 2024 – In the latest episode of a resurgence in conflict and violence in eastern DR Congo, hundreds of thousands of people have been forcibly displaced as civilians, civilian infrastructure, and NGO staff and assets are increasingly targeted. The involvement of neighboring countries through their proxy support to non-state armed groups, the presence of several national and regional armed forces, and more than 120 armed groups represents an over-militarization of the region and adds a layer of complexity to the conflict in DR Congo which, if not contained, could lead to a regional escalation.